Air-Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp is a flavorful and healthy dish. This dish is the light type of the real version, as it utilizes less amount of oil. It takes less time, 23 minutes, perfect for a quick dinner. Air-Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp doesn’t contain any dairy items, so people with dairy allergies can easily have this dish. Serve this dish with coconut rice, roasted asparagus, and zucchini noodles. This dish stores nicely, perfect for meal planning. It contains 25g of protein in a single portion of this dish.
STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Caloric count: 290 kcal
- Preparation duration: 15 minutes
- Portion Size: One & ¼ cups
- Cooking duration: Eight minutes
- Cuisine: American-Asian Fusion
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Course: Appetizer, Main Course
- Diet: High-Protein
- Servings: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tongs
- Whisk
- Shallow breading dish
INGREDIENTS:
SHRIMP:
- 1 pound large shrimp
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- One big egg
- ½ tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. salt
- Quarter tsp. black pepper
- Cooking spray
BANG BANG SAUCE:
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1 tsp. lime juice
GARNISH:
- 2 green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Lime wedges
INGREDIENT NOTES:
SHRIMP:
- Large shrimp are best for this dish. It makes the recipe juicy and flavorful. You can utilize both fresh and frozen shrimp, but properly defrost the shrimp before use to avoid the dish from getting watery.
CORNSTARCH:
- Cornstarch will make the shrimp crunchy and light, and it also helps to make the thick consistency of the sauce. The sauce will easily stick to the shrimp with the help of cornstarch.
EGG:
- Use the beaten egg to help adhere the coating of cornstarch on the shrimp. It will make the coating crisp and also provide the protein in the dish as well.
COOKING SPRAY:
- Cooking spray helps the shrimp not to stick to the basket, and it also makes it brown and crunchy. Utilize the neutral oil for this purpose, which doesn’t have any intense aroma.
SEASONINGS:
- Use the paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to make this dish more flavorful and delicious. It will add the color, light spice, and savory taste to the shrimp.
SAUCE:
- Use the sweet chili sauce and Sriracha sauce to add the sweet, tangy, and spicy taste to it. Sweet chili sauce will provide the real taste of the Bang Bang sauce, while the Sriracha sauce will add the garlic profile to it. You can add the quantity of the sauce as you like.
LIME:
- Use the lime juice and wedges to add the strong taste and aroma to this shrimp. IT should be fresh to provide strong results. Squeeze them fresh for the best taste.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, dry the shrimp with a paper towel and add them to the vessel.
- Then, include the seasonings and cornstarch in the vessel.
- Now beat the egg in the individual vessel.
- First, dip the shrimp in the egg, then in the cornstarch mix.
- Now, spry the basket lightly and put the coated shrimp in it.
- Then spray the shrimp lightly with oil.
- Air fry the shrimp for 7 to 8 minutes at 400°F and flip them over in between times.
- Mix the sweet chili sauce, mayonnaise, Sriracha, lime juice, & honey in the vessel with the whisk.
- Put the shrimp in sauce & combine to coat them.
- Sprinkle the sesame seeds, lime wedges, and green onions on the shrimp and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
RICE & GRAIN SIDES:
- Jasmine Rice
- Coconut Rice
- Cilantro Lime Rice
- Brown Rice
- Fried Rice
- Quinoa
VEGETABLE SIDES:
- Air-Fried Broccoli
- Roasted Asparagus
- Garlic Green Beans
- Stir-Fried Bok Choy
- Sesame Snap Peas
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
SALAD:
- Asian Cucumber Salad
- Mango Slaw
- Napa Cabbage Salad
- Edamame Salad
- Sesame Kale Salad
- Mixed Greens Salad
NOODLE DISH:
- Garlic Lo Mein
- Rice Noodles
- Sesame Noodles
- Soba Noodles
- Udon Noodles
- Zucchini Noodles
APPETIZERS:
- Vegetable Spring Rolls
- Crab Rangoon
- Steamed Dumplings
- Lettuce Wraps
- Egg Rolls
- Potstickers
LOW-CARB OPTIONS:
- Cauliflower Rice
- Cabbage Stir-Fry
- Steamed Vegetables
- Lettuce Cups
- Zucchini Noodles
- Mixed Greens
DIPPING SAUCE:
- Extra Bang Bang Sauce
- Sweet Chili Sauce
- Spicy Mayo
- Yum Yum Sauce
- Teriyaki Sauce
- Garlic Aioli
BEVERAGE:
- Iced Green Tea
- Sparkling Water
- Lemonade
- Mango Iced Tea
- Coconut Water
- Citrus Mocktail
TIPS:
- Dry the shrimp well so the coating will remain crisp.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket or the shrimp get soggy.
- Include the Sriracha in the sauce according to your spice tolerance.
- It is best to use fresh shrimp to provide a good texture in the dish.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the sauce and shrimp to different containers and store for 2 days.
FREEZER:
- Add just shrimp to the vessel and freeze it for 2 months.
FAQs:
Can I make this dish with the frozen shrimp?
- We can easily prepare this shrimp with the frozen ones, though defrost and dry them nicely so the coating sticks well.
How to make the shrimp less spicy?
- You can eliminate the Sriracha sauce or decrease its amount to make this shrimp less spicy.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Caloric content: 290 kcal
Total Carbs: 13 g
Fiber: 2 g
Servings: 4
Protein: 25 g
Net Carbs: 11 g
Total Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
Sodium: 620 mg
Potassium: 290 mg
Serving Size: 1¼ cups
Calcium: 60 mg
Iron: 2 mg
Vitamin A: 0.08 mg